Lawrence urges water plant purchase and city upgrades
A 1916 Lawrence Kansas editorial urges immediate action by the City Commission to purchase the water plant and begin improvements. It argues Lawrence’s status as an educational town depends on improving water quality, notes past voter support for the plant, warns of a dry spell and rising demand, and calls for authorizing bonds without delay to fulfill the public will.
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Lawrence
Tim Lawrence
City Commission
Lance
Women of Lawrence Seek Railcar Climber Experience
Lawrence women offer an open car climbing experience along the Lawrence rail line. William Allen White has spoken little on politics recently. Emporia awaits lifting of the embargo on politics ahead of Wr. Bryan's Chautauqua speech next week.
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Lawrence
William Allen White
Emporia
Bryan
Border tensions ease as talks with United States resume
The article notes that after militias and border patches, the government moves toward businesslike talks with the United States, marking closer engagement than ever before.
Lawrence Railway manager plans street car step remodel
TE Manager Skinner of the Lawrence Railway aims to win women’s favor by remodeling street car steps. The plan proposes adding a second step to summer cars, replacing the current single step configuration.
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Skinner
Lawrence Railway
Lawrence
Unclear fragment hints at local LW Sumner vacancy
Fragmentary text references Kansas and Sumner with mentions of vacancies and an LW group. No clear event, date, or names to confirm a full factual item.
Political announcements pricing and terms charted
The IQOURNAL WORLD lists candidacy announcements will be charged at regular display and reading notice rates. A minimum charge of five dollars applies for each announcement with three dollars per month quoted. Cash payment in advance is expected for all political notices.
Government policy harms laborers farmers and merchants
The passage argues that proposed policy will enrich manufacturers while stripping power from laborers and farmers. It claims no minimum wage or price supports, and asserts government will block dealers from paying fair prices and hinder small retailers by empowering mail order houses, urging voters to protest to their senators and congressmen.
Justice and punishment in Kansas town tale
A Kansas City judge who forced a short-weight iceman to deliver free ice all summer to a woman he cheated on is praised for a harsh method. The piece highlights the victor on principle, not money, as a strong example of moral retribution.
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Kansas City
Jeeman
Return voyage plans for Deutschland delayed by tests
The announcement that the Deutschland will carry no passengers on its return trip is not made. Adventurous readers may consider voyage by submarine to Europe until the vehicle is proven to work beyond theory.
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Europe
Riverside Drive Project Sparks CivicBoost Plan
A civic-minded proposal urges Lawrence to advance the riverside drive this summer. Though the town shines, leaders see a chance to enhance beauty and residence appeal by moving beyond discussion toward completing a drive that could become part of a future boulevard system.
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Lawrence
Riverside Drive
Emporia Dispatch Notes Elusive Eastbound Soldiers
A fragment from Emporia coverage suggests local youths lag in duties as Normal girls greet troop trains and vow to write to deployed soldiers. The piece hints at heartbreak among maudlin townsfolk missing khaki presence and hints at scarce male coverage.
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Emporia
Militia judged by National Guard mobilization debate
The Kansas City Star argues the National Guard mobilization shows militia flaws yet blames delays on new federal law. It praises Guard efficiency gains from border service, notes ongoing reforms over sixteen years, and sees Guard as a strengthened national asset before next year’s challenges.
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The
Kansas City Star
National Guard
Itiy
Lata
Kansas
Eagle Pass
Texas
Retailers Fight Stephens Ashurat Bill Price Fixing Debate
A letter-press critique contends the Stephens Ashurat bill aims to fix prices nationwide to favor manufacturers. It accuses supporters of masking true aims with consumer protection rhetoric and notes the American Fair Trade League backs free newspaper distribution of pirate material. Fire enforcement, the author warns, could close half of Lawrence's leading retail stores.
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Américain Fair Trade League
Lawrence
Stephens-Ashurst bill criticized as national price control measure
A study over two years deems the Stephens-Ashurst bill the most nefarious measure before Congress in years. The sub-title claims to protect the public from dishonest advertising, yet the bill would impose price controls, forcing retailers to sell at manufacturer dictated prices.
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Congress
The Wanamaker Ad Campaign That Built A Store
The text recalls John Wanamaker speaking at national advertising meetings in Philadelphia. He shares how a tiny store’s first day cash and the early ad spend in newspapers taught him that direct benefit to merchant and customer comes from daily newspapers of known circulation. He warns against vanity in posters and leaflets.
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Luce
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
A Conundrum for Campbell Representative
The World questions a Campbell of Kansas plan to curb false or misleading news on U S foreign relations. It asks how Congress could distinguish harmful rumors from legitimate debate and notes many circulate in debate or private. The piece critiques exclusive censorship and emphasizes conscience.
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Campbell
Kansas
United States
Congress
New York
Nightshirt a Civilizing Influence for Kansas Penitentiary
The Gazette argues nightshirts and pajamas above hymnals in shaping prison life at Kansas State Penitentiary. It lauds the comfort and self-respect provided by proper sleepwear as a civilizing factor surpassing religion or hymnbooks.
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Kansas State Penitentiary
Kansas State
Gazette
Funeral of Henry Noland at 546 California Street
Funeral services for Henry Noland will be held at his son J. T. Nolands home 546 California Street on Thursday July 18 at 2 30 o clock in the afternoon Rev George Darsie of the First Christian church will officiate Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery The reading includes unrelated humorous lines about a cross country rider and castle builders.
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Charlie Gale
Charlie Johnson
Charlie Pitts
Hl. S. Barkley
May
Erwine
Owen Turner
Beulah Hind
Roy Clary
Mary Mathey
Hopkins Suet Choma
Turner Home
Ladies Aid of
High Prairie
James Gale
Lloyd Jardon
Bert Sutton
Charlie Gleason
Alice
Baker Home
Louise Hilcott
May Barkley
Owen
John Rockhold
Lawrence
Ifith
Pson Taylor
Baldwin, Ney
Davies John Rockhold
George I
Earl Lederer
Maiffith
Joe Brubaker- Saturdrys
Independence
Howell
Grant Ingle
John Rockhald
George
Lloyd
Bur
Seden
and Newman Weems
A. D. Jordon
Emil Herren
Griffith
Newman Weems
Mias
Irene Jardon
jMys
L. C. Baker
Misaes Nellie
Grace
Ottawa
Fred. Kaisert
Libbie Newland
Mars Lederer
Henry Noland
J. T. Noland
California Street
George Darsie
First Christian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Modern Post Office methods cut equipment costs and boost efficiency
The Post Office Department highlights economy and innovation in mail equipment. New lightweight locks reduce weight from 5 1/2 to 4 ounces, saving money on production and repair. Enhanced bag fasteners, perforated labels, steel replacements, and a cheaper facing table improve capacity and efficiency. Assistant Postmaster General leads the reforms, praising employee inventiveness and broad service gains.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Laree
Preparing for Summer Refrigerator Needs Discussed
A reader asks why a tremendous refrigerator is needed asking if a watermelon fits and whether storage requires floor space, highlighting storage challenges for summer. The exchange shows practical concerns about large appliances and arranging kitchen spaces.
The Way With Habits Insight Exchange
A brief dialogue shows Joshem claiming no feat is impossible to overcome a bad bit while Easyun asks why. Joshe explains that removing the first three letters leaves the word it, implying a trick of language.
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Joshem
Montesquieu Quote on Books and Temperament
A корот quotation notes Montesquieu and Biderot as sharing a fortunate temper. Lord Morley remarks that even half an hour with a book dispels chagrin, a sentiment attributed to Montesquieu and Biderot.
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Montesquieu
Biderot
Lord Morley
When an Old Bachelor Seeks Marriage for Happiness
A terse maxim notes that an aging bachelor who believes a wife is essential to joy will have that delusion dispelled only by marriage. The saying frames marriage as the cure for misguided happiness.
Inside information leaks faster than women write
A brisk witticism notes that many women communicate quickly with speech, while the rest of the thought process and insider information tends to escape into the public domain.
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